The “Fab Four” Beatles Statue (Liverpool, England)

For a large portion of the world Liverpool, England is known for one thing. Being the birthplace of the Beatles. And while there are plenty of things that make Liverpool a great place to visit, being the birthplace of one of the most iconic bands in the history of history is definitely high on the list. As long as people continue to flock to the north of England to connect with the history of the Beatles, Liverpool will continue to play up the important role it played in their creation. The bronze sculpture depicts the famous band walking down the street and is placed on Liverpool’s Pier Head. Weighing 1.2 tonnes, it was given to the city by the Cavern Club, the venue synonymous with The Beatles before they rose to fame in the 1960’s.

Located just outside the entrance to the Mersey Ferry terminal at the Pier Head, the statue is an over sized tribute to Liverpool’s most famous sons. Since its unveiling, the Fab Four has become the most popular site for tourist photos in the entire city, which is saying a lot since the city is actually pretty beautiful and has an incredible waterfront.

The Fab Four statue was sculpted by Noted British sculptor Andrew Edwards, who also created the All Together Now Christmas Truce WWI (an equally powerful sculpture) and cast at Castle Fine Art Foundry Ltd. It was designed as a way to connect the past, present, and future of Liverpool together with the living history of The Beatles. A way to keep a connection with The Beatles as they were when they were young and full of hope. Sculptor Andy Edwards said he hoped his statue would become “a place of ritual” for people to come together. It was also important to Edwards that the statue not include instruments, gimmicks, or for that part explanation. It represents a moment in time that shot Liverpool into the international conscience, and started the city down a path from which it would never return.

The Deputy Mayor of Liverpool Ann O’Byrne said at the unveiling of the Fab Four, “talk to anyone in or outside the city about our history and you can guarantee The Beatles will get a mention, so it feels right that this sculpture of these iconic men stands proudly on our iconic waterfront.”

Fab Four Facts

The last show The Beatles played in Liverpool was at the Liverpool Empire Theatre.

It’s the city’s most popular selfie spot!

The figures are larger than life size and weigh 1.2 tonnes in total.

They were sculpted by Andrew Edwards who also created the All Together Now Christmas Truce WWI statue.

The acorns in John Lennon’s hand were cast from ones picked up outside the Dakota building in New York.